Justin Foster • WDE/LB • Shelby, N.C. • Crest

Listed height and weight: 6-4, 250

Ratings by site:

247sports: 4-star, No. 151 overall, No. 11 WDE

Rivals: 4-star, NR overall, No. 18 WDE

ESPN: 4-star, No. 73 overall, No. 5 LB

Recruiter: Dan Brooks

What Foster brings to Clemson: The Shelby native comes to Clemson after playing outside linebacker for the Chargers. Foster led the team with 83 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, six sacks and an interception and helped Crest to the second round of the playoffs.

Foster is referred to as a "tweener," and could play either linebacker or defensive end in college. Recruiting analysts believe he will likely end up on the defensive line. While he is able to cover the pass, Foster is most comfortable charging the line of scrimmage and rushing the passer. Clemson has been on a trend of bigger linebackers, though, with recent recruits like Tre Lamar, Shaq Smith, Chad Smith and Jamie Skalski.

Foster will likely play defensive line where the two-deep returns all but one player from last season.